Want some help planning your weekend? Try these Top 5 things to do in Kalamazoo

KALAMAZOO, MI -- Here are the top 5 things to do in Kalamazoo this weekend.

5. "Hello, Dolly!" continues

Emmy Award-winner Kim Zimmer will return to the Barn Theatre in Augusta to star in "Hello, Dolly!" The Grand Rapids native last appeared at the Barn in 2012 in "Pal Joey." She'll portray Dolly Levi in the 10-time Tony Award-winning musical. The productions will continue through Aug. 31. Show times are 8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 5 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday at the Barn, 13351 W. M-96, in Augusta. Tickets are $35, or $25 for children 12 and younger. For more information, call 269-731-4121 or go to barntheatre.com.

4. "Double Take" exhibit at KIA

Thirty local artists will present their own works inspired by pieces from the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts' permanent collection as part of the museum's 90th anniversary. The exhibit, "Double Take," will open on Aug. 23 and continue through Jan. 4. There will be a series of special events related to the exhibit in the coming weeks. For more information, call 269-349-7775 or go to www.kiarts.org.

3. Verve Pipe at Bronson Park

West Michigan pop rockers the Verve Pipe will return to Kalamazoo -- one of its old stomping grounds -- to perform at Bronson Park. The Verve Pipe, best known for its No. 1 hit "Freshmen," released its new album, "Overboard," in June. The band is playing as part of the Concerts in the Park series. The show is scheduled at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24 at the downtown Kalamazoo park. If it rains, the concert will be moved to First United Methodist Church. For more information, call 269-342-5059 or go to www.kalamazooarts.org.

2. Ron White at FireKeepers

Comedian Ron White is back in the Kalamazoo area when he performs twice at FireKeepers Casino Hotel in Battle Creek. He's slated to bring out the laughs at 6 and 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23. Tickets for the late show are sold out, but tickets remain for the early slot. Tickets start at $65. For more information, call 800-585-3737 or go to startickets.com.

1. Scottish Festival in Kalamazoo

Bagpipes, drums, Scottish food, Highland games, herding dogs and children's activities are just a few of the things on the agenda at the 22nd annual Kalamazoo Scottish Festival & Highland Games. The free event will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 at Flesher Field near the corner of 9th Street and Stadium Drive in Oshtemo Township. For more information, call 269-382-6624 or go to www.kalamazooscottishfest.org.